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Adventure Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall 3 Days 2 Nights

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Adventure Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall 3 Days 2 Nights

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Itinerary of your trip Adventure Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall 3 Days 2 Nights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Hanoi - Lang Son - Quang Uyen (L/D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Hanoi - Lang Son - Quang Uyen (L/D)

      Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel around 7:30-8:00am, transferring you to Lang Son. 



      We will start by driving in the direction of the Chinese border for about 3 hours, before stopping at Chi Lang Pass - a 20-km-long gorge created from a narrow valley between two mountains. This place occupies an important position in Vietnamese history, being the place of many victories against various Chinese invasions over the centuries and millennia, as far back as 981AD. As such it bears the reputation of Vietnam’s strongest citadel and bastion. Here you will have roughly an hour to walk around and explore the area around the Quy Mon Quan Gate, which translates as “The Gate of Monsters”, named for the many invasion forces that would spill through the pass over the course of history only to be beaten back by stalwart Vietnamese defenders.



      After lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Dang, you will continue your trip into the pass, stopping to visit Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe – an important historical site where The Battle of Dong Khe was fought during the First Indochina War. In fact, this was the very first battle of the Indochina Wars, and the fighting here took place through September and October 1950, ending in a resounding victory for the Viet Minh. 



      In the evening you will get to enjoy dinner and overnight rest in a local homestay owned and operated by a local Nung family. 



      Accommodation: Mr Kim’s Homestay



      Meals: Lunch and Dinner  

  • Day 2 Day 2: Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be Lake (B/L/D)

      After enjoying breakfast at the homestay, you will depart for Trung Khanh which lies right on the border with China. Here you will have another chance to meet and interact with the local Nung people living in the village of Phuoc Sen, a mountainous village famous for its traditional blacksmithing. The farming tools made here are an integral part of the lifestyle which is evident in the surrounding rice paddies and fields.



       Nestled amongst these amazing landscapes is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, split half and half between Vietnam and China. You’ll get some time here to simply take in the amazing atmosphere surrounding the falls, which presents an excellent opportunity for some fantastic photography. 



      Once you’ve finished at the falls, it’s time to head over to Nguom Ngao Cave, for a very different, but no less impressive natural wonder. The cave stretches for 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites.



       You will then return to Cao Bang town and head down the “snake pass” to Ba Be Lake, where you will stay overnight in a homestay constructed in traditional Tay fashion and owned and operated by a local Tay family. Here you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a delicious and authentic home-cooked meal. 



      Accommodation: Mr Linh’s Homestay



       Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L)

      After breakfast, we’ll kick the final day of the tour by boarding a boat and setting off onto the lake. It’s up to you how to spend your time on the boat, whether it’s relaxing and enjoying the views or going for a swim in the cool waters to refresh yourself. The views consist of stunning karst formations all around you covered with patches of wild vegetation and rich wildlife.



       The boat will then continue along the Nang River, giving you a chance to explore the caves of Puong Grotto where you can marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites created through river erosion, as well as observe the thousands-strong bat colony that lives here.



       Now that you’ve reached the end of your tour, you’ll be driven the roughly 230 kilometres back to Hanoi, with a stop at a tea plantation nestled among rolling hills. Once we arrive in Hanoi it is time to say farewell, having made lifelong memories and connections. 



      Highlights and activities: a boat trip around Ba Be Lake  



      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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